How To Fix ECM098 - Change type & is not allowed for the engineering change order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM - General Messages for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Change type & is not allowed for the engineering change order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM098 - Change type & is not allowed for the engineering change order ?

  The SAP error message ECM098, which states "Change type & is not allowed for the engineering change order," typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) within SAP. This error indicates that the change type you are trying to use for an Engineering Change Order (ECO) is not permitted based on the configuration or the current status of the ECO.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Change Type: The change type you are trying to assign to the ECO may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be allowed for the specific type of ECO you are working with.
  Status Restrictions: The current status of the ECO may restrict certain change types. For example, if the ECO is already in a status that does not allow changes, you will encounter this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Engineering Change Management module may not allow the selected change type for the specific